Murphy Tipped For Number Nine Role

Gold Usenekong

6 months ago

Former Cardiff striker Nathan Blake believes Josh Murphy will end up playing through the middle for the Bluebirds this season. The winger joined Cardiff this summer on a four-year contract for a fee understood to be in the region of £11million after impressing last season at Norwich.

Murphy looked good when he made his competitive debut from the bench on Saturday, although the Bluebirds fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

“I also believe Josh Murphy, a surprise omission from the side, has the attributes required to be Cardiff’s centre-forward this season and I predict that’s where he will end up,” Blake said in Wales Online column.

“Murphy is quick, has great strength, is a good finisher with either foot and can score goals.

“He can play with his back to goal, drift wide, worry defenders with his speed and direct running.